International Students

andrear@herald-mail.com Backyard barbecues. Pool parties. Football. Fellowship. These and other aspects of American life have made a lasting first impression upon three foreign exchange students at North Hagers-town High School. Too bad there's no real French bread in Hagerstown. "That's what I miss the most, the bread," said 16-year-old Fabian Guillotin of France, who's living with Todd Roberts in Hagerstown. Fabian, Tomas Hahn of Germany and Thinh "Andy" Nguyen of Vietnam said they wanted to study in the States to improve their English skills and learn about American culture by living it. "I knew this country had a lot more things I could study and open my mind," said Andy, 17, a senior living with Diane Gill in Hagerstown.

MONT ALTO, Pa. -- Penn State Mont Alto is starting a new academic year with its largest incoming class of 576 new students, as well as its largest body of 1,351 registered students. The students hail from 18 states and territories, and Mont Alto is welcoming international students from Bangladesh, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and Saudi Arabia. "We've realized an increase in students due in part to a 15 percent increase in direct applicants to our campus, students who elect Mont Alto as their first choice when applying to Penn State," Chancellor David Gnage said in a news release.

Foundation for Intercultural Travel, a State Department-designated exchange visitor program is matching international students, ages 15 to 18, with host families. Hosts need not be two-parent families. Retired couples and single-parent families are also eligible. Students will bring their own spending money for clothes, entertainment and other expenses. All students have complete medical insurance. Host families agree to provide room and board for their student and to include them as a member of their family.

FREDERICK, Md. - Hood College needs host families for foreign students. Hosts or "adopted" families help many of these students make a smooth transition into American culture. Host families do not provide living quarters for international students because the students live on campus. Instead, host families are asked to include their students in family-oriented activities, like picnics or shopping excursions. Hood's Host Family Program is growing and seeking more host families this year.

Parking limited this fall at Jefferson High School SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. - Parents and students are reminded that parking will be limited this fall at Jefferson High School. Renovation and construction at the school will result in the loss of about one-third of the parking area, according to a release from Jefferson County Schools. Decisions on priorities for parking spaces will be announced later, the release said. Lincoln to be added to Frederick school's name FREDERICK, Md. - The Frederick County Board of Education voted unanimously this month to restore the name "Lincoln" to South Frederick Elementary School.

Dinesh B. Trinidade, 44, of Falling Waters, W.Va., passed away suddenly Friday, June 1, 2012, at Reston Hospital Center in Virginia. Born March 8, 1968, in Vasco de Gama, Goa, India, he was the son of David Trinidade and Juiet (Fernandes) Trinidade, both of Goa, India. Dinesh was a U.S. citizen. He was a project leader for Fannie Mae in Reston, Va. He was working toward his Ph.D. in civil engineering at Utah State, where he was president of the international students. In addition to his parents, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Sandra Bostwick-Trinidade of Falling Waters; a sister, Daria Trinidade; two brothers, Noel Trinidade and his wife, Nitya, and Darwin Trinidade; and a niece and nephew, Evika and Edgar.

MONT ALTO, Pa. -- Classes started Monday for Penn State Mont Alto's largest incoming class of about 575 new students. The freshmen and transfer students have brought overall enrollment to 1,360, exceeding the previous highest enrollment of 1,315 in 1999. Among the new students are five international students from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. University officials last spring approved the Mont Alto campus to host international students, Enrollment Management Director Michael Harp said.

Thumbs up to The Maryland Theatre, which will celebrate its 95th anniversary tonight with a dinner and concert featuring the Temptations and Four Tops. Here's to 95 more years. Thumbs up to the faculty, staff, students and parents at Grace Academy and Broadfording Christian Academy in Washington County. Nearly 50 Chinese and Korean students will spend the school year at the two schools. They will live with local families. The interaction between the international students and those at the host schools will be an invaluable experience.

martinsburg@herald-mail.com An overflow crowd watched the largest and most diverse class in the history of Hagerstown Business College graduate Friday night during the school's 64th commencement. Audience members stood along the walls and grouped around the entrance doors at North Hagerstown High School's auditorium. They yelled and applauded college President Christopher Motz's announcement that next year there will be two commencements, one in the winter and one in the spring.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -- In a ceremony rich with tradition, Wilson College on Tuesday officially welcomed students to its campus for the school's 142nd year. The college's convocation ceremony afforded new students, faculty and staff an opportunity to sign the honor principle. The people who have signed their names in dated books promise to "act with integrity in all aspects of life," among other things. And, for 2010-11, College President Lorna Duphiney-Edmundson is asking the students to be "global citizens.

Princeton offers significant financial aid to students To the editor: It was great to read “ To Harvard from here? Yes, it is possible ” by Spence Perry (Nov. 14). It is unfortunate that qualified students in Washington County continue to be discouraged from applying to Princeton or Harvard because of the “high cost.” This, despite major efforts to inform students, parents, educators and administrators in this area that Princeton is firmly committed to meeting 100 percent of the financial need for every qualified student, with an aid package that does not require a loan.

Dinesh B. Trinidade, 44, of Falling Waters, W.Va., passed away suddenly Friday, June 1, 2012, at Reston Hospital Center in Virginia. Born March 8, 1968, in Vasco de Gama, Goa, India, he was the son of David Trinidade and Juiet (Fernandes) Trinidade, both of Goa, India. Dinesh was a U.S. citizen. He was a project leader for Fannie Mae in Reston, Va. He was working toward his Ph.D. in civil engineering at Utah State, where he was president of the international students. In addition to his parents, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Sandra Bostwick-Trinidade of Falling Waters; a sister, Daria Trinidade; two brothers, Noel Trinidade and his wife, Nitya, and Darwin Trinidade; and a niece and nephew, Evika and Edgar.

The silence of Jeanette Monteith's Greencastle-Antrim Primary School classroom was suddenly interrupted Thursday by a phone ringing. "Is that Mr. Malone?" asked one of the students awaiting the arrival of their Trucker Buddy pen pal, James Malone. A number of false alarms followed until Malone entered, met the group of 20 students from kindergarten through second grade and received a round of applause befitting a visiting dignitary. "Hello, my name is Alexis. I'm 7 years old and I like to play with my horse," a student said in her introduction to Malone.

Thumbs up to The Maryland Theatre, which will celebrate its 95th anniversary tonight with a dinner and concert featuring the Temptations and Four Tops. Here's to 95 more years. Thumbs up to the faculty, staff, students and parents at Grace Academy and Broadfording Christian Academy in Washington County. Nearly 50 Chinese and Korean students will spend the school year at the two schools. They will live with local families. The interaction between the international students and those at the host schools will be an invaluable experience.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -- In a ceremony rich with tradition, Wilson College on Tuesday officially welcomed students to its campus for the school's 142nd year. The college's convocation ceremony afforded new students, faculty and staff an opportunity to sign the honor principle. The people who have signed their names in dated books promise to "act with integrity in all aspects of life," among other things. And, for 2010-11, College President Lorna Duphiney-Edmundson is asking the students to be "global citizens.

MONT ALTO, Pa. -- Classes started Monday for Penn State Mont Alto's largest incoming class of about 575 new students. The freshmen and transfer students have brought overall enrollment to 1,360, exceeding the previous highest enrollment of 1,315 in 1999. Among the new students are five international students from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. University officials last spring approved the Mont Alto campus to host international students, Enrollment Management Director Michael Harp said.

MONT ALTO, Pa. -- Penn State Mont Alto is starting a new academic year with its largest incoming class of 576 new students, as well as its largest body of 1,351 registered students. The students hail from 18 states and territories, and Mont Alto is welcoming international students from Bangladesh, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and Saudi Arabia. "We've realized an increase in students due in part to a 15 percent increase in direct applicants to our campus, students who elect Mont Alto as their first choice when applying to Penn State," Chancellor David Gnage said in a news release.

Qualified high school students can spend an academic year, three-month program or summer holiday in Europe, Asia, North and South America, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program. Students ages 15 to 18 qualify on the basis of academic performance, character references and a desire to experience abroad with a volunteer host family in one of the many ASSE host countries. ASSE host families are carefully screened to provide a caring environment for the student.

1953 class reunion The Hagerstown High School class of 1953 is holding its 55th class reunion at Beaver Creek Country Club Oct. 25. It's not too late to send your reservations to Jane Davies Blankenship at 1039 View St., Hagerstown, MD 21742. For information or reservations, call Barbara Stouffer at 301-739-8574 or Doug Stine at 301-991-2944. On Friday, Oct. 24, an informal get-together will be held at the VFW on East Washington Street, Hagerstown. Friends of the class and other HHS class members are invited to attend.

Parking limited this fall at Jefferson High School SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. - Parents and students are reminded that parking will be limited this fall at Jefferson High School. Renovation and construction at the school will result in the loss of about one-third of the parking area, according to a release from Jefferson County Schools. Decisions on priorities for parking spaces will be announced later, the release said. Lincoln to be added to Frederick school's name FREDERICK, Md. - The Frederick County Board of Education voted unanimously this month to restore the name "Lincoln" to South Frederick Elementary School.